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ek? ---\( ( / ITEMS 5.6. & 5.7. tit ik 1' River MEMORANDUM TO: Planning Commission FROM: Scott Harlicker, Planning Assistant, DATE: April 23, 1996 SUBJECT: Request for Ordinance Amendments by the City of Elk River, Public Hearing Case No.'s OA 96-5 and OA 96-6 Issue Consider a request by the City of Elk River to amend Section 900.12, Section 900.18 and Section 908.06 of the City of Elk River Code of Ordinances relating to permitted and conditional uses in the agricultural and single family residential zones, dimensional regulations for accessory uses and setbacks for stables, barns and agricultural fences. IIIAttachments • Statement of purpose for the agricultural district and the single family rural residential district • Ordinance 96 - Background Because of Elk River's mix of farms, large single family lots, existing farms in residential zones and single family lots in the agricultural zone, the keeping of agricultural animals, such as horses, is an issue that has received much debate. The keeping of agricultural animals been a traditional use in most of Elk River for many years. Because the outlying areas of the City were relatively undeveloped, it occurred with minimal impact on neighboring property owners. However, as residential development took place, concerns grew regarding the impact that agricultural animals would have on adjacent residences. In 1990, in response to a focus study the City had contracted, the City Ordinance was amended so that agricultural uses in the A-1 zone and Rla zone would be a permitted use if on more than 10 unplatted acres and a conditional use on less • than 10 acres or if the property had been platted. Agricultural uses in the urban 13065 Orono Parkway • P.O. Box 490 • Elk River, MN 55330 • (612) 441-7420 • Fax: (612) 441-7425